Environmental Health & Safety Intern
About the role
Arthrex is a global medical device company and leader in orthopedics medical education, with a corporate mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™. The company has pioneered arthroscopy and develops over 1,000 innovative products and procedures each year. The Environmental Health & Safety department in Pendleton, South Carolina, consisting of Safety Professionals and Engineers, seeks an Intern to support daily tasks while gaining functional experience in a medical device manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Complex equipment machine safety validations via checklists.
- Evaluating adequacy of safety controls (PPE, administrative and Engineering) through OSHA and internal standards.
- Assist with developing and reviewing basic safety training classes (content review, documentation, scheduling).
- Performing basic Job Hazard Analysis and Chemical Hazard Analysis.
Qualifications
Progress towards a college degree in a related field is required, preferably in Occupational Safety and Health or Engineering. Recent graduates must be within six months of their graduation date to qualify.
Skills
Basic to intermediate computer skills; ability to follow written and verbal direction. Familiarity with PC, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, fax, and scanner.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance (if 25 or more hours per week), including access to telehealth services
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free Onsite Medical Clinics
- Free Onsite Lunch
- Volunteer PTO (8 hours)
- Access to the Wellness Center (For South West Florida positions only)
Schedule
The internship runs from January 2027 through April 2027, with an expected commitment of 20‑30 hours per week at the Pendleton, SC facility.